Spinner Report post Posted October 1, 2010 (edited) Here's my latest whaletail tank bib. Not quite finished, as I still need to sew in the back liner but I won't have a chance to take photos between now and when i ship it off. Customer wanted a small american flag on the neck and a removable oversized pocket for his CB gear. Since he doesn't always ride with the gear he wanted a cover plate with his nickname on it to cover the snaps and the holes for the cables. The font is the same one used for the bike's logo called "Raceway" It's so hard to talk bike folks out of all black! LOL The bib is 5/6 oz and the pocket is 6 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 2" and fully lined with kidskin 1.5 oz. Finish is neatsfoot & tan-kote followed by Pecard smooth leather conditioner and lastly Pecard motorcycle leather dressing. Edited October 1, 2010 by Spinner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted October 1, 2010 Nice clean work. Who did the flag for you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spinner Report post Posted October 1, 2010 (edited) Nice clean work. Who did the flag for you? Thanks Luke. Not sure about the question though. Do you mean: Where did I get the American Flag stamp? If so, that's quite a compliment...it's hand tooled by yours truly. All except the individual stars. I bought a tiny star stamp from Tandy and stamped them by hand. Edited October 1, 2010 by Spinner Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted October 1, 2010 excellent work, very original design, love the way it wraps around the tank Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spinner Report post Posted October 1, 2010 excellent work, very original design, love the way it wraps around the tank Thanks Roo, although I have to admit the wrap around idea isn't 100% mine. I did expand on the idea with a fuller wrap, but the idea of wrapping the tank (as far as I know) goes to the folks at Peaceful Cruisin'. Fortunately for me, they retired from custom leatherwork earlier this year so I took up the mantel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dscott Report post Posted October 2, 2010 great job very clean carving nice work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spinner Report post Posted October 2, 2010 great job very clean carving nice work Thanks DS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroyS Report post Posted October 2, 2010 I like it! Very cool project! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billymac814 Report post Posted October 3, 2010 Very nice, The black matches the seat perfectly as well, it's the same shade and looks like it has the same sheen (if that makes sense). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spinner Report post Posted October 4, 2010 Thanks Troy! Hey Billie, thanks! Yeah, the black was odd to match since the factory seat is actually vinyl. The aftermarket Mustang seats have the same coloring and sheen so I came up with a finish that mimics them both pretty closely to make the whole thing blend more seamlessly. These are becoming a common project for my shop, the one pictured here is #4 and 2 more are under construction, headed for the UK when done. Those next two will be a change though as they have some pretty cool lacing requirements along with 12mm dome spots but no tooling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fredo Report post Posted October 4, 2010 There is a certain look to clean leather work, youitr work has that look. The lines on the flag are outstanding and work real well with the overall look of the bib. I have that same small star stamp and use it quite offten on every thing from dog collars to tool bags. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spinner Report post Posted October 5, 2010 There is a certain look to clean leather work, youitr work has that look. The lines on the flag are outstanding and work real well with the overall look of the bib. I have that same small star stamp and use it quite offten on every thing from dog collars to tool bags. Thanks Fredo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
